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BACK INJURY PREVENTION
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INTRODUCTION
According to the Bureau of Labor:
• More than one million workers suffer back
injuries each year.
• Back injuries account for one of every five workplace
injuries or illness.
• One-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims
involve back injuries.
• Back injuries are exceedingly painful and are difficult
to heal.
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INTRODUCTION
By learning proper lifting techniques and the
basics of back safety, you may be able to save
yourself a lot of pain…
• And a lifetime of back problems
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LEARNING GOALS
What you will learn in this program:
• Common causes of back injuries
• Preventing back injuries
• Correct behavior
• Exercise for your back
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TYPES OF INJURIES
You put stress on your back and spine every
time you:
• Bend over
• Lift a heavy object
• Sit leaning forward
Over time, the parts of your spine can start to
wear out and become damaged and cause
back pain.
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TYPES OF INJURIES
Degeneration is a process
where wear and tear causes
deterioration, like when your
favorite jeans get old.
The disk is subjected to
different types of stress as
we use our backs each day.
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THE FORCES INVOLVED
Think of your back as a lever.
With the fulcrum in the center
of the lever, it only takes ten
pounds of pressure to lift a
ten pound object
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10 LBS
10 LBS
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THE FORCES INVOLVED
However, if you shift the
fulcrum to one side, it takes
much more force to lift the
same object.
Your waist actually acts
like the fulcrum in a lever
system, and it is not
centered.
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10 LBS
More than
10 LBS
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THE FORCES INVOLVED
When you add in the 105
pounds of the average
human upper torso, lifting a
ten pound object actually puts
1,155 pounds of pressure on
the lower back.
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THE FORCES INVOLVED
If you were 25 pounds
overweight, the extra weight
increases your upper torso to
130 pounds.
That would add an additional
250 pounds of pressure on
your back to 1,400 pounds
every time you bend over!
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THE FORCES INVOLVED
Given these figures, it is
easy to see how repetitive
lifting and bending can
quickly cause back
problems.
Even leaning forward while
sitting at a desk or table can
eventually cause damage
and pain.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Your physical condition may also contribute to your risk of injuring your back:
• Poor physical condition
• Weak, flabby stomach muscles
• Overweight
Note: Good physical condition in
general is important for
preventing strains, sprains,
and other injuries.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Poor posture
Maintain the back in its
natural "S" shaped curve.
Avoid leaning forward
(unsupported) when you
sit or hunch over while
you're standing.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Extra weight - remember the fulcrum /
lever principle?
• The more you weigh, the more stress it puts
on your back every time you bend over… on a
10:1 ratio.
• Stress - tense muscles are
more susceptible to strains
and spasms.
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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Overdoing it - don't be afraid to say, "this is too heavy for me to lift alone.“
• It's important to recognize your own physical limitations and abilities.
When lifting use your:
• Legs
• Mind (know your limitations)
Use the proper lifting device for heavyloads.
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Know your company’s
lifting policy!
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Many back injuries cannot be attributed
to a single causal factor;
• In other words, they tend to be the result of cumulative
damage suffered over a long period of time.
However, certain actions,
motions, and movements
are more likely to cause
and contribute to back
injuries than others.
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Heavy lifting
...Especially
repetitive lifting
over a long
period of time...
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Twisting at the waist while
lifting or holding a heavy
load.
…This frequently happens
when you twist your body
when carrying a load...
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Reaching and lifting
... over your head, across
a table, or out the back of
a truck...
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Lifting or carrying
objects with
awkward or
odd shapes
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Working in awkward,
uncomfortable positions.
• Tasks that require you
to bend over for long
periods of time.
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• Sitting or standing too
long in one position
…Sitting can be very
hard on the lower back...
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Anytime you find yourself doing one of
these things, you should think:
DANGER! My back is at risk!
• It is also possible to
injure your back
slipping or tripping.
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COMMON CAUSES OF BACK INJURIES
Some people suffer back pain because they sleep in a bad position, or because their mattress is too soft or does not provide enough support.
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HOW TO PREVENT BACK INJURIES
The best way to prevent back injuries is to
develop habits that reduce the strain
placed on the back.
• There are some basic things
you can do to help.
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HOW TO PREVENT BACK INJURIES
Avoid lifting and bending whenever you can:
• Place objects up off the floor.
• If you can set something down on a table or other elevated surface instead of on the floor, do it - so you won't have to reach down to pick it up again.
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HOW TO PREVENT BACK INJURIES
Raise or lower shelves.
The best zone for
lifting is between
your shoulders
and your waist.
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HOW TO PREVENT BACK INJURIES
Use carts and dolly's to move objects, instead of carrying them yourself.
• Remember that it is better on your back to push carts than it is to pull them.
Use cranes, hoists, lift tables, and other lift-assist devices whenever you can.
• Do this first!
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USE PROPER LIFTING PROCEDURES
Follow these steps when lifting:
1. Take a balanced stance with your feet about a
shoulder-width apart. One foot
can be behind the object and
the other next to it.
2. Squat down to lift the object,
but keep your heels off the floor.
Get as close to the object
as you can.
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USE PROPER LIFTING PROCEDURES
Follow these steps when lifting:
3. Use your palms (not just your fingers) to get a secure grip
on the load. Make sure you'll be able
to maintain a hold on the object
without switching your grip later.
4. Lift gradually (without jerking) using
your leg, abdominal, and buttock
muscles. Keep the load as close to
you as possible. Keep your chin
tucked in so as to keep a relatively
straight back and neck line.
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USE PROPER LIFTING PROCEDURES
Follow these steps when lifting:
5. Once you're standing, change
directions by pointing your feet
in the direction you want to go
and turning your whole body.
Avoid twisting at your waist while
carrying a load.
6. When you put a load down, use
these same guidelines in reverse.
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EXERCISE
Minimize back pain problems with exercise.
• Use recreational activities to exercise. Running
Walking
Bike riding
Swimming
• Before exercising, you
should warm up with slow
exercises.
• You should discuss an
exercise program with
a doctor.
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SIMPLE EXERCISE PROCEDURE
Stand with one foot in front of the other
and a normal curve in your lower-back,
mid-back, and neck.
Bend your elbows to 90 and place your
forearm(s) on the doorway wall(s).
Slowly shift your weight to your leading
leg until you feel a gentle stretch in the
chest muscles.
Hold 10 counts, then relax.
Do 10-15 repetitions to each side.
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Doorway
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BODY MANAGEMENT
Take measures to avoid injury.
• Stretch first
• Slow down
• Proper lifting techniques
• Rest your back
• Sleep on a firm mattress
• Get in shape
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BE SMART
Take care of your back and it will |
take care of you!
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STUDENT NAME:
Student Quiz QUIZ DATE:
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS: Circle the letter representing the correct answer to each quiz question below. Sign and date this quiz sheet.
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1. According to the Bureau of Labor.
A. More than one million workers suffer back injuries each year and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illness.
B. One-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims involve back injuries.
C. Back injuries are exceedingly painful and are difficult to heal.
D. All of the above. 2. You put stress on your back and spine every time you bend over, lift a heavy object or sit leaning forward.
A. True B. False
3. Contributing factors and your physical condition may contribute to your risk of injuring your back, some examples of these factors include.
A. Using cutting pliers.
B. Poor physical condition, weak, flabby stomach muscles and being overweight.
C. Not placing caution tape around work benches.
D. All of the above. 4. Many back injuries cannot be attributed to a single causal factor; in other words, they tend to be the result of
cumulative damage suffered over a long period of time.
A. True B. False
5. When lifting, you can twist at your waist as long as you tighten your stomach muscles.
A. True B. False
6. Examples of safe lifting practices used for preventing back injuries include.
A. Waking up early.
B. Using carts and dollies to move objects, instead of carrying them yourself, cranes, hoists, lift tables, and other lift-assist devices whenever you can.
C. Rubbing your back with back cream.
D. All of the above. 7. You can minimize back pain problems by using recreational activities to exercise such as running, walking,
bike riding and swimming.
A. True B. False
8. Slips, trips and falls can potentially injure your back. Practicing good housekeeping can help eliminate slips, trips and falls.
A. True B. False
9. Working in awkward, uncomfortable positions cannot cause back pain if you stretch when you wake up.
A. True B. False
10. You can reach and lift over your head as long as you are standing on solid ground.
A. True B. False
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